60,000 mile Transmission fluid change - Page 2

01civicexboy · 07-09-2005

Thanks for the input. All of the bolts are blue. The one that is most blue however is close to the strut arms supporting the wheel. Any pictures or anything?

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streetglower · 07-09-2005

just look for the bolt that has a washer on it. And the bolt is the one that a 3/4 ratchet will just fit into. Stick a ratchet up there and find the bolt that the ratchet will fit into. the bolt is closest to the passenger wheel.

AzNTiG3R · 07-11-2005

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Originally Posted by gearbox

um no actually it says 30k for auto and even thats way too long.

Page 200 under "Normal conditions" in the manual, "replace [tranny fluid] 120,000 miles then 90,000 miles after...." Page 202 under "severe conditions" in the manual, "replace [A/T] 60,000 miles, then 30,000 miles after." yeah we were both kinda wrong, but damn your just a str8 up jackass bout it.
you kno for a moderator, u don't seem to kno shiet. And after you read this, ur prolly gonna say some shiet like "wanna get banned?" Do you feel this immense power w/ ur empty threats of mere words? Yeah, ban me if it makes you feel good, but i'll always find my way back, after being banned like 5 times already. So gearbox, u can kiss my

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gearbox · 07-11-2005

Oh hey sorry wasn't trying to upset you, just posting what I know from a maintenance brochure that was published by honda specifically for the 01+ civic. You need to calm down with that name calling, kid.

MajinB · 07-11-2005

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Originally Posted by gearbox

Oh hey sorry wasn't trying to upset you, just posting what I know from a maintenance brochure that was published by honda specifically for the 01+ civic. You need to calm down with that name calling, kid.

antiger has anger issues, and how do we know its under hard conditions. anyway, yes name calling is wrong. and we normal conditions are different intervals. just feel good that your not as ignorant as others.

gearbox · 07-11-2005

Here you go guys. Straight from Honda. Everything should be done under severe conditions unless you live in a perfect atmosphere, which doesn't exist. Please don't insult my intelligence. I've been here a long time and know quite a bit about civics actually.

MajinB · 07-11-2005

not to question you but whats the point of normal service intervals if you say that it should always be under extreme conditions unless its a perfect environment. i don't get it.

gearbox · 07-11-2005

Good question, and the answer is in the owners manual. You should follow severe maintenance if you drive under any of the following conditions:

1. driving less than 5 miles per trip, or less than 10 miles per trip in freezing temperatures.

2. Driving in extremely hot conditions 90F, 32C

3. Extensive idle or long periods of stop and go driving.

4. Driving with a roof rack, or through mountains.

5. Driving on muddy, dusty, or deiced roads.

I really don't think anyone can say they haven't done at least one of those.

MajinB · 07-11-2005

i don't do any of those. i will be drivin in mountains in a couple of days though, but here in atlanta i don't do any of that crap. i stick with reg intervals. except i change my oil every 3k and i change my plugs every 60 k. ive only had the car 5 months and changed the plugs when i got it. i will be changing the timing belt soon though. not gonna wait till 90k. probably 80 or 85.

gearbox · 07-11-2005

You don't have city traffic or drive in the winter? Must be nice. I always do 2, 3, and 5. If you get timing belt done, might as well get an oem pulley new and have them put that on along with waterpump. Since everything will be apart anyway...

MajinB · 07-11-2005

no when i get that stuff changed i will be getting uderdrive pulleys and probably a lightweight flywheel, i will wait till 90k cause my warranty will almost be out anyway. what do you mean about the water pump?

gearbox · 07-11-2005

ah okay. well usually they do the water pump with timing belt since everything needs to come out to change it. Better to do it with the timing belt than have it go out a year later and have to pay all that money again. When I get my cam gear in august, i'm getting timing belt, pulley, and water pump put on as well for the same $250 charge. If you don't already know, waterpump is part of the cooling system. It does just what it says...pumps coolant lol.

MajinB · 07-11-2005

i just didn't know the pump needed to be changed also. but thanks for the heads up. when my ride hits 90 k im gonna have to order, the underdrive pulley, the cam gear and the flywheel to get my mechanic to do it all at once. new water pump price=?

gearbox · 07-11-2005

I think I paid $80-100 for it. The belt is cheap at least

ProudMarineDad · 07-06-2009

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Originally Posted by gearbox

wow i'm shocked you waited 60k miles on an auto. I did mine at 18k and it was filthy. Been doing it every 10k since then. Dealer does them now cause car is lowered and I can't fit under anymore.

My 2001 Civic EX calls for a transmission fluid change at 120,000 and my Haynes repair book agrees.